The Psychoanalytic Perspective on Ghosting: A Deeper Dive into Emotional Impact

Ghosting, while seemingly a modern phenomenon, taps into deep-rooted psychological dynamics that psychoanalytic theory helps illuminate. When someone is ghosted, it triggers primal fears of abandonment and rejection, often stemming from early childhood experiences. According to Freud, these unresolved conflicts resurface in adulthood, leading to intense feelings of self-blame and inadequacy. The lack of closure...

Grief Understood by Psychoanalytic Theory and Neurobiology. How CBT, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Oxytocin Facilitate the Bereavement Process

Introduction Grief is a complex emotional response to losing someone or something important to us. It is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can also be a challenging and painful experience that can impact our physical and emotional well-being. In this essay, we will explore […]